In July 2025, the news of businessman Sanjay Kapoor’s sudden death sent shockwaves across the business community and the Bollywood fraternity. Sanjay, the former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away on 12 July in England after what was reported as a tragic medical emergency during a polo match. According to reports, Sanjay suffered a cardiac arrest after accidentally swallowing a bee, which caused severe breathing complications.
Karisma Kapoor
Sanjay Kapoor Suffered Cardiac Arrest
Doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His passing has left Karisma, their children, and both families devastated. Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor married in 2003 and became parents to two children, Samaira and Kiaan. After years of reported marital differences, the couple legally separated in 2016. A year later, Sanjay married Priya Sachdev, who also had a child from a previous relationship. Despite the divorce, Sanjay reportedly remained actively involved in the lives and important decisions of his children with Karisma.
Karisma Kapoor
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Few days back, Mandhira Kapoor, Sanjay’s sister, spoke publicly about the emotional impact of Sanjay’s unexpected demise. Mandhira shared that while the entire family is struggling to cope, the loss has affected Samaira and Kiaan most deeply. “Everyone feels his absence, but the children are hurting in a way that is far beyond our pain. You look at them and realize their grief is much heavier than ours, even heavier than my mother’s. It’s heartbreakingly painful”, she said.
Karisma Kapoor
Mandhira also reflected on her recent visit to India, mentioning that the family had spent time with Sanjay shortly before his passing. During the conversation, Mandhira also referred to ongoing legal disagreements between the family and Sanjay’s second wife, Priya Sachdev, following his death. She questioned some of Priya’s statements reportedly made in connection with court proceedings, expressing her disagreement. Mandhira criticized the decision to publicly discuss Sanjay’s past divorce, suggesting that private matters should not be used as tools in legal disputes.